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Lake Chelan Snowberry Bowl Campground
Snowberry Bowl Campground
Near water Tent Only Drive-in First-come, first-served Mid-distance
Snowberry Bowl Campground is a well-maintained Forest Service campground a few miles from the busier Twenty Five Mile Creek State Park, offering a quieter alternative with genuine amenities. Nine campsites are spread along a forested hillside loop, with two group sites capable of accommodating trailers up to 25 feet — making it one of the few non-hookup options in the area that works for larger rigs. Sites cost $15 per night ($30 for group sites), and the campground is open mid-May through October. Amenities include three vault toilets, a potable water faucet, secured food storage, and a group shelter open to all campers. It's positioned within a few miles of several trailheads in the Twenty Five Mile Creek area, including the Pot Peak Trail. A solid choice for tent campers and small trailer owners who want a developed but uncrowded campground without paying state park prices.
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campsites & setup
Snowberry Bowl is a mixed tent and small trailer campground with 9 total sites — 7 standard sites and 2 larger group sites that can accommodate trailers up to 25 feet. There are no hookups of any kind (no electric, water, or sewer), so this is dry camping only for any RV or trailer. The campground loops up a forested hillside, with sites on dirt ground and a good amount of shade from the surrounding trees. Sites are reasonably well spaced, with enough separation to feel like you have your own area, though it's not a sprawling campground. The setting is wooded and peaceful, situated above a nearby creek with a forested mountain feel — there are no lake views from the campsites. Privacy is decent for a developed campground, and the relatively remote location keeps crowds lighter than the nearby state park. Each site includes a picnic table and fire pit. The two group sites (6 and 7) each have multiple picnic tables and are adjacent to a group shelter available to all campers. Campground-wide amenities include three vault toilets, a single potable water faucet, a bear box for food storage, and trash dumpsters near the exit.
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Campsite 1
Campsite 2
Campsite 3
Campsite 4
Campsite 5
Campsite 6
Campsite 7
Campsite 8
Campsite 9
1st Vault Toilet
2nd Vault Toilet
3rd Vault Toilet
Trash Dumpsters
Food Storage
Water
Group Shelter
Pay Station
things to know
Campground Fee
Standard sites cost $15 per night; the two group sites (6 & 7) cost $30 per night. Payment is made at the self-serve pay station located at the lower entrance to the campground.
Seasonal Opening
The campground is open from mid-May through October. Potable water from the campground faucet may not be available in May and October, so bring your own water if visiting at the start or end of the season.
Group Sites & Shelter
Campsites 6 and 7 are larger group sites that can accommodate vehicles or trailers up to 25 feet. A group shelter adjacent to these sites is available to all campers on a first-come, first-served basis.
First Come, First Served
No reservations are accepted. The campground is generally less crowded than the nearby Twenty Five Mile Creek State Park, but summer weekends can still fill up — plan to arrive earlier in the day.
Bear Box Available
A shared bear box for food storage is available near the group shelter. Use it to keep wildlife out of your food, especially overnight.
activities
Hiking
Snowberry Bowl Campground is located within the Twenty Five Mile Creek area, which has a number of interconnected hiking trails. The campground is less than a half mile away from the Pot Peak Trailhead. While it's close enough to walk, the Pot Peak Trail rapidly ascends from the start, and you may want to drive down to the trailhead. Roughly 3 miles away is the North Fork 25 Mile Creek trailhead which provides access to North Fork 25 Mile Creek trail. Visit our Lake Chelan Hikes page for more trails in the Twenty Five Mile Creek area.
Mountain Biking
All the trails in the Twenty Five Mile Creek area are open to mountain bikes, with a mixture of intermediate and expert options, including the Devil's Backbone Trail and North Fork 25 Mile Creek trail. Of note, the Pyramid Mountain Peak Trail (#1441) is the highest mountain biking trail in the state of Washington.
Motorbikes
All the trails in the Twenty Five Mile Creek area are open to motorbikes, with Devil's Backbone and Pot Peak Trail offering challenging terrain and amazing views of Lake Chelan. For less exposed terrain, the forest service road network provides enjoyable riding.
Horseback Riding
The trails in the area are open to horses, and the group campsites at Snowberry Bowl Campground have room for 25' trailers.
